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  1. WillkieGemma

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    Hi @shreya.mehta - my first piece of advice would be to attend one of my applications workshops - a list of all events can be found here, under 'Meet Us' https://www.willkie.com/careers/legal-professional/early-careers/discover-more-and-apply/united-kingdom#country My advice for application is...
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    Morning @InvesmentBanker - what a question! I have never thought about it! I really enjoy helping people and that's all really!
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    Hi @Giorgos Thanks for your email. Please see my responses: 1. No, I don't value legal work experience more than other work experience or employment. Legal WE very difficult to obtain (nless through personal connections). 2. It depends on how you write about it - what did you gain from...
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    Hi @babylawyer1942 Yes, you can but make sure you go beyond the generic, i.e. don't say 'I attended an Open Day at [x law firm] where I networked with partners, associates and trainees and participated in an [x practice area] workshop.' What did you learn? How did it make you more certain that...
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    Hi @al97 Sorry, I wasn't clear. The emphasis should be on you and your work, rather than listing skills. No firm would be expecting applicants to match the skills of a trainee or an NQ - it would be unrealistic. Rather, focus on what you have done, the efforts you have made and your...
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    Hi Daniel AS this is a sensitive question, I have sent you a dm. thanks Gemma
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    Hi @aspiringsolicitor03 Thanks for your message. It's about meaningful content, rather than referring to something more than once. Often, when people refer to the same work experience/employment, it can read as quite repetitive, so make sure you are making an entirely new point. You always...
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    Hi @al97 Please see below! 1. You can, but it's more important to tell us what you did, and what your achievements were in each role. The skills should be apparent if you do this. Don't list a bunch of skills without the context in which they were used. Often, I read applications and...
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    Hi @Divya.Suganf=d Thanks for your email. Yes, as mentioned above, several of our future trainees require a work permit. We welcome applications from all! Many thanks Gemma
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    Hi @Nehajain13 most firms I know don't ask for legal work experience for vacation schemes, as it is very difficult to obtain (nless through personal connections). However, I would recommend attending events, virtual events are great, to build up your understanding of law firms as a business...
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    Hi @icl Yes, many of our trainees are international. We are looking into ways of sponsoring international candidates who don't have a visa.
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    Hi Hi @chirag12 - the Friday session is devoted to applications only, rather than talking about our practice areas - I'm afraid there isn't the time to go through both. If you wanted to talk to a trainee, please come along to the Legal Cheek law fair tomorrow where there will be three of us...
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    Hi Hi @Tintin06 - you would need to speak to a trainee to get a real idea (we're at the Legal Cheek law fair tomorrow, which would be a good chance to speak to Emilia or Anthony) rather than me, as I'm not a trainee. But, we genuinely work in very small teams, sometimes it is just a partner...
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    Hi @Aditya Kasiraman, international students are very welcome to apply, as well as UK students who have studied abroad. Our London office has many different nationalities and universities represented!
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    Hi @chirag12 - Nope, that would be rather contradictory I think.
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    Hi @Sunshinepink - yes, absolutely
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    HI @Sunshinepink I don't know of any law firm that has an employment requirement, so don't overthink this. Owning and running a small business, however, would be as relevant and useful as having a job (it is a job!). What great experience you must have gained!
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    Hi @James12D My personal preference is for you to talk about them thoroughly in the work experience section. I personally wouldn't use bullets but would talk about each work experience thoroughly. If you just had a one week work experience, there's no need for you to use the full 250 word...
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    Hi @chirag12 We don't have A Level requirements, which is why they are not included. Thanks!
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    Hi @HendyBabyFutureLawyer , no you don't need to have yoru cameras on and therefore there is no dress code!

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